William E. Bunce

William E. Bunce, 88, of Gallipolis, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Holzer Medical Center. Born in Gallipolis on March 23, 1921, he was the son of the late William E. and Vena Lewis Bunce. His loving wife of 52 years, Ernestine Thevenin Bunce preceded him in death on March 11, 1993. Mr. Bunce worked for the Pennsylvania, Penn Central and Con-Rail railroads from which he retired. He worked as a brakeman and yardman and served as the chef on the railroad's wrecktrain crew. Mr. Bunch was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served during World War II as Private First Class, Advanced Training Company 424th Infantry, Army of the United States. His duties were of Military Policeman. His decorations and citations received were the EAME Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He received an honorable discharge on December 18, 1945. He was also a member of the VFW Lodge #4464 and American Legion #27. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Dickson of Gallipolis; two sons, William E. Sandy Bunce of Lancaster and Michael Robin Bunce of Columbus; three daughters, Barbara John Edington, Michele Joe Gjurecech, all of Columbus and Sandra Achord of Sorrent, LA; 18 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, in-laws and loved companion, Dorothy Baird, who helped care for him. In addition to his parents and wife, Ernestine, Mr. Bunce was preceded in death by brothers, Vern and Leo Bunce and sisters, Beatrice Perkins and Ruby Charchak. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday May 9, 2009 at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Fulton Cemetery, Bunce Road. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. There will be full military honors by volunteers of area veteran's lodges. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2009-05-09 Fulton Cemetery Gallia County OH US Visitation: 2009-05-08 18:00:00-20:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2009-05-09 10:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US